Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Victorinox EvoWood 17
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$69.95Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
28 mm (1.10 in)Highest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
BladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverLarge locking screwdriverCap lifterWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyring
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
General everyday carryLight outdoor tasksCamping and hiking supportSmall cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Well made with quality materialsElegant walnut wood handle adds classSharp blade and reliable scissorsCompact toolset with many practical functionsComfortable ergonomic handle design
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Tool thickness notable for pocket carryNo pocket clip includedTools require two hands to openWood handle may be sensitive to water exposure